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Sir Nick Faldo, born on July 18, 1957, is a retired professional golfer from England. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of his generation and one of the most successful British golfers in history. Here are some notable highlights of Sir Nick Faldo's career:

1. Major Championships: Faldo won a total of six major championships, including three Masters Tournaments (1989, 1990, 1996) and three Open Championships (1987, 1990, 1992). His victory in the 1996 Masters Tournament is particularly memorable, as he overcame a six-shot deficit in the final round to secure the win.

2. Ryder Cup Success: Faldo represented Europe in a record 11 Ryder Cup competitions between 1977 and 1997. He played a pivotal role in several European victories, and his strong match play skills earned him a reputation as a formidable competitor in the event.

3. World Number One: Faldo achieved the World Number One ranking for a total of 97 weeks during his career. His consistent performances and dedication to his craft allowed him to reach the pinnacle of the golfing world.

4. Order of Merit Titles: Faldo won the European Tour's Order of Merit (now known as the Race to Dubai) on three occasions (1983, 1992, 1993). This accolade recognizes the leading golfer on the European Tour based on season-long performance.

A U.S. Senate subcommittee has opened a review of the PGA Tour's new alliance with DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which backs LIV golf.

Final preview info for your last minute cramming pleasure. Plus, first thoughts on the course setup, NBC's plans, the forecast, odds, and some spectating tips.

Almost one year to the day of LIV Golf's inaugural event, the golf world was upended again by the announcement of a PGA Tour-DP World Tour-LIV Golf deal. Here are the details of the alliance and its aftershocks.

Having a hard time finding a golf shoe that incorporates style, tradition, modern appeal and performance? G/FORE golf shoes could be a solution. G/Fore makes things simple with a few core styles but features lots of different colors and designs.

Here’s our take on which G/FORE golf shoes could be right for you. 

What are G/FORE Golf Shoes?

G/FORE golf shoes started in California more than 10 years ago. The idea was to create a more modern design that brought a young and fresh look to the golf course. At the same time, G/FORE aimed to ensure that golf’s traditions and history were not ignored.

As a result, G/FORE shoes look like “old meets new.” In addition, the design features are more than just fashion—the performance elements stand out, too. 

What makes G/FORE Golf Shoes unique?

All G/FORE golf shoes feature a massaging insole. The insole is antimicrobial, removable and washable. As you walk the course, your foot should feel as though it’s being massaged, always a good choice for the walker. 

Another major, another limited gear drop. Introducing TaylorMade’s Summer Commemorative collection for the U.S. Open. Created in tandem with LA-based artist James Haunt, the collection consists of a staff bag, headcovers and the TP5 golf ball.

Let’s take a closer look at each piece and learn more about the inspiration behind the TaylorMade Summer Commemorative collection for the 2023 U.S. Open.

Release Details

Available Monday, June 12, at 10 a.m. Eastern time at TaylorMadeDriver, fairway, rescue and putter headcovers ($79.99-$99.99)Staff bag $599.99TP5 Pix dozen $59.99

Behind the Design

TaylorMade teamed with local artist James Haunt to create the Summer Commemorative collection for the U.S. Open. Haunt describes his style as both gritty and vibrant, something he attributes to the dual-sided nature of living in Los Angeles.

The design itself is a juxtaposition of the buttoned-up, traditional side of golf and the gritty street culture of the city. Graffiti overtones and paint textures can be seen throughout the collection.

TaylorMade Summer Commemorative Staff Bag

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The TaylorMade Summer Commemorative staff bag is a sight to behold. Retailing for $599.99, it represents the duality of LA and is seemingly split into two sides–day and night. Each side features different detailing and color pallets.

An Argentine corporation has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against the LIV Golf League and its HyFlyers GC team captained by Phil Mickelson, accusing them of copying its 20-year-old logo.

Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, making a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood in the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday in Toronto.

Steve Stricker closed with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win his own American Family Insurance Championship in his native Wisconsin for his fourth title of this year.

Ashleigh Buhai held off Hyo Joo Kim for a one-shot victory in the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Sunday, her fourth win worldwide over the past 10 months.

Dale Whitnell held his nerve to win the Scandinavian Mixed event by 3 shots for his first career victory on the European tour.

When Morgan Hoffmann's life was turned upside down by a Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis, he refused to resign himself to despair. The former PGA Tour golfer instead turned toward a new reality -- one where incurable diseases give way to hope.

Rory McIlroy, who said earlier this week that he feels like a "sacrificial lamb" amid the PGA Tour's deal with LIV Golf, shot a 66 to put himself in position for a run at a third straight Canadian Open title.

Dani Holmqvist, chasing her first title, held a one-stroke lead over Hyo Joo Kim on Saturday in the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

Jay Monahan reportedly told PGA Tour employees that its financial model wasn't sustainable while fighting Saudi Arabia's PIF in court and with larger purses.

Two big par 4s close out the 2023 U.S. Open course.

Learn more about L.A Country Club’s 17th and 18th as The Quad wraps its one-off deep dive into a course. Hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have reliving the work done to renovate the North.

Dani Holmqvist shot a career-best 7-under 64 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over Jenny Shin and Chinese rookie Yan Liu after the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classi.

PGA Tour rookie Carl Yuan shot a 5-under 67 in cool, rainy conditions on Friday to take a one-shot lead at the midway point of the RBC Canadian Open. Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy was 3 back.

The players who left for LIV would not be able to participate in the new company's equity plan, according to Jimmy Dunne, who also said a committee that includes current PGA Tour members would determine potential punishment for players who left.

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Q: Will you be lab testing the new @pxg ball soon? – Grumbles99 

I don’t know about “soon” (it’s a process) but we’ve started ordering the PXG balls and will start testing them as soon as the Ball Lab is up and running in its new location at MGS headquarters. 

Q: How close are we to artificial turf that seriously mimics grass and is affordable? – rickh9holes 

There are certainly some brands that claim to have turf that closely mimics real grass. With more golfers getting fitted for clubs indoors, it’s certainly something that matters more than it has before. 

At a minimum, fitters need to understand how their turf (whatever they happen to be using) impacts the data on which they’re basing their club recommendations. 

With that said, I think we’re getting closer but the affordability is a different story. Reasonably, the best turf is that which most closely resembles real grass and that’s inevitably going to be more costly than the average mat.